Examining the effectiveness of CanWork for women with Breast Cancer

This study is a multi-site cluster randomised control trial testing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CanWork, a six-week, occupational therapy led programme, for women with breast cancer. Implementation of CanWork is being examined through a process evaluation.

Funders

Health Research Board: Definitive Intervention and Feasibility Award (DIFA-2023-006)

Research Team

Professor Deirdre Connolly, TCD; Professor Kathleen Bennett, RCSI; Professor Pamela Gallagher, DCU; Professor Sheena McHugh, UCC; Professor Paddy Gillespie, NUIG; Professor Kathleen Lyons, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions; Professor Catherine Kelly, Mater Hospital and UCD; Dr Naomi Algeo, TCD and St. James’s Hospital, Dublin; Ms. Louise Mullen, National Cancer Control Programme, Ms. Nickola Pallin, TCD, Ms. Mary O’Connor, TCD.

Research Collaborators

Mr. Paul Brown, Hope Cancer Support Wexford; Ms. Bernie McHugh, LARCC Cancer Support; Ms. Bridget Kerrigan, Sligo; Ms. Deirdre Grant - ARC Cancer Support Group (South Circular Road, Eccles Street and Herbert Avenue); Ms. Tracy McDaid, Solas Cancer Support Centre, Waterford; Dr Helen Greally - Cancer Care West, Galway and Donegal; Ms. Mary Ruddy - Cuisle Cancer Support Centre, Portlaoise; and Ms. Anne Ivory - Greystones Cancer Support Centre, Co. Wicklow.